Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, ensure safe, high-quality care, and deliver patient-centered service.

You will obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, assist with procedures, perform basic lab duties, and document in the EMR. Certification within 6 months if not current is required. This role may include front-office duties and light travel to assist teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMA/CCMA/RMA/ARMA certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and document vital signs.
• Perform clinical lab duties including venipuncture and point-of-care testing.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered.
• Maintain EMR with referrals, lab requests, and procedures.
• Provide patient education and reinforce clinician instructions.
• Support registration, scheduling, and front-office tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with clinicians to improve safety and efficiency.
• Maintain required clinical competencies and training.
• Deliver a welcoming, patient-centered experience.
• Occasional exposure to radiation may occur depending on clinic.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA/ARMA certification

Job description

What We Offer

To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What You'll Do

• Provides direct patient care, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, reviewing medical history, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with treatments and procedures within scope of practice.
• Performs clinical laboratory duties, including specimen collection, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, quality control, documentation, and communication of results.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the clinician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient information and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), including referrals, lab requests, procedures, and other required clinical data.
• Provides patient education and reinforces clinician instructions regarding treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and self-care management.
• Supports registration, scheduling, check-out, insurance verification, payment collection, and other front-office functions as needed.
• Collaborates with clinicians and team members to provide safe, efficient, high-quality patient care and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintains required clinical competencies, certifications, continuing education, and mandatory training.
• Provides a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered experience through clear communication, service excellence, and adherence to Novant Health's mission, vision, and values.
• May have occasional exposure to radiation depending on the assigned clinic or specialty.

What We're Looking For

Education

High School or GED, required.

Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including:

• CMA with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA)
• RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Allied Health (AAH) RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).

If a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their hire and sign an education agreement.

Experience

Previous work in a medical office, preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA, required

Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Additional Skills/Requirements (required)

Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

190627